NHTSA Complaint #823877 — 1997 FORD TAURUS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 823877 |
| Vehicle | 1997 FORD TAURUS |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING OVER PUDDLES VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING. ALSO ALTERNATOR MALFUNCTIONED. DEALERS HAVE NO REMEDY FOR PROBLEM. *AK
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